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    Has anyone figured out a hack to get an intex pump to turn on remotely? When powered via a timer it does not currently auto turn on

    Has anyone figured out a hack to get an intex pump to turn on remotely? This is the pump I have: https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Krystal-Filter-16-inch-110-120V/dp/B07F3FBT2Z/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=intex%2Bsf60110&qid=1675194411&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&th=1...
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    Is this intex pump overkill for my pool?

    I got and installed the pump yesterday and immediately noticed the difference. Also I discovered a lot more leaks in my set up. So far so good. Now I just need the pool to clear up so we can go swimming!
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    Is this intex pump overkill for my pool?

    I have an intex 15x18 pool. The pump it came with struggles moving the water through 175-200 feet of 1.5inch pvc pipe then through 5 4x10 solar panels and a slight incline. I currently have a second intex pump that comes with the easy set pools on the return just to get some extra flow. It still...
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    Some of my solar panels are warm to the touch. What’s going on?

    this is brilliant! if it can also automatically let air out i'll try one.
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    Some of my solar panels are warm to the touch. What’s going on?

    I ended up creating a 90 degree elbow at the highest point of my panels and installed a brass hose faucet to bleed air out. The interesting part was as i went back through out the day as the pump was running i was able to bleed more an more air out. I can also hear the water running through the...
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    Some of my solar panels are warm to the touch. What’s going on?

    Thanks! This is great info. Is there a device I can install at the highest point of my panels that will automatically bleed air out and not water when the pump is on? I was able to bleed a surprising amount of air out of the top yesterday and the panels cooled down immediately. Right now there...
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    Some of my solar panels are warm to the touch. What’s going on?

    This is my guess. What does it mean to prime the panels? How does one remove the air?
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    Some of my solar panels are warm to the touch. What’s going on?

    I have 5 4x10 solar panels that I moved to a sunnier location 2 days ago and the pool is still struggling to warm up. Pump had been on for a few hours when I went out to touch them and found that 2 were cool and 3 were warm to the touch. That tells me that somethings off. But what is it?
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    Foam? Sand? Gorilla Pad? What do I need to put under my pool and what is optional?

    HOw far down do I need to put the pavers when adjusting for the foam compression? I am going to use 2" thick pavers (according to the manuals suggestion).
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    Foam? Sand? Gorilla Pad? What do I need to put under my pool and what is optional?

    I looked at the construction of my pool and the liner just basically hangs from the frame. check out this video: There is a bottom ring for the cove to sit against but it is outside the legs. See page 15 of manual...
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    Foam? Sand? Gorilla Pad? What do I need to put under my pool and what is optional?

    I've been reading tons of post how people did it. It seems like some folks put the pavers down on the level dirt then get foam that is the same height as the pavers so you don't have to dig down. But I am not confident of this assumption. I was hoping someone far more experienced would chime in...
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    Foam? Sand? Gorilla Pad? What do I need to put under my pool and what is optional?

    Thanks! Do I need sand underneath if I do the mats? Assuming I can get the dirt level on it's own?
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    Foam? Sand? Gorilla Pad? What do I need to put under my pool and what is optional?

    I am prepping the ground for my 16x49 Intex graphite pool and doing my research. I see lots of talk about foam and sand and gorilla pads. What do I actually need under the pool and what is just for feel? Are there other things I am missing? I am leveling the ground myself. I was going to get...